Gabi Canales

In 2002, incumbent Irma Rangel did not file for re-election.^[3] Canales ran in the Democratic primary held on March 12, 2002 and advanced to a primary runoff against Pearson Knolle. She won the runoff on April 9, 2002 with 57.9% of the vote, and defeated Republican Clark Welder in the November 5, 2002 general election, winning 52.34% of the vote.^[3] She assumed office on January 14, 2003.^[2]

In 2004, Canales was defeated in the Democratic primary runoff by Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles, who won 72.9% of the vote in the runoff, and later won the general election with 50.93% of the vote.^[4] Canales left office on January 11, 2005.^[2]

Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Irma Lerma Rangel	Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the District 35 (Alice) 2003 - 2005	Succeeded by Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles